Roy Straatman Obituary

I did not have a chance to meet Roy in person since our offices are in different states. I spoke to him many times in resolving issues. He always had a great attitude. It will be my GREAT loss for never being able to meet him. My prayers are with you!!

I only met Roy a few weeks back while I was in Chicago. I had heard many good things about him and was looking forward to working with him. He left us much too soon and will be missed by many. Godspeed Roy.

I knew Roy through Ray. We shared a love of the outdoors and he was always willing to make a new friend. I know his final moments being with Robert in the great outdoors was the way he might have wanted it. Regardless, it was way too soon for him to leave us. I send the family this poem that I so loved when I lost my loved one:



Perhaps God is a poet

Who writes with words of

Flesh and bone and leaf and flower.

Every hour of every day

Words pour out of the poet’s heart

And every word is beautiful and

True and worth the telling.

And when each poem is perfect

And there is no more which ought to be said,

The poet gently takes the words

Back into His heart,

Where they are safe forever.

And then He begins again

I did not know Ray Straatman but he joined Don Merritt's group at I&AM (JPMorgan Chase) earlier this year. Everyone had wonderful things to say about Ray and he was very respected here at Newport.



My sympathies go out to all of Ray's family, his loved ones, friends and co-workers. His unexpected death must come as a shock to everyone.



I want to share an anonymous poem that was given to me when my husband died suddenly. It has helped me to cope on numerous occasions.



Requiem



I give you this one thought to keep,

I am with you still; I do not sleep.



I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints on snow.



I am the sunshine on ripened grain

I am the gentle autumn rain.



When you awaken in the morning's hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

of winged birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.



Do not think of me as gone

I am with you still in each new dawn.



With deepest sympathy,

When I worked with Roy at CNA, I was always impressed with his professionalism. He was always someone I could depend on for help!

I was very sorry to hear the news of his death.

My deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and loved ones.



Michelle Daily

My deepest symathies to Roy's family and friends. Roy touched a lot of lives not only at CNA and on the police force but also within his community. His passing comes far too soon. I take comfort in the fact that in the end he was with family and was able to do what he enjoyed most. Glad he is at rest in his true home.

Roy was not just a co-worker, Roy was a friend. Roy's priority was his son. Anytime he talked about his son, Roy's face would light up. Roy was known and loved by many. I will always remember Roy. And even though he left us too soon, I know in my heart that he was where he wanted to be and with his son who he loved very much. Good bye Roy, watch over us.

Words can not convey the sense of loss I feel.

My deepest sympathy to Robert and Sue.

Friends like Roy are one of God's great gifts in life - he will be missed very much.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Roy. He was a good man and friend.

Our prayers are with Roy, his family and those that were close to him. We are glad that we knew Roy and spent vacation time with him and his family. Roy was a very nice person and we will miss him dearly.

Dear Sue and Robert,

Please accept my deepest reqrets. Roy will truly be missed. I'll always remember him on our fishing trips to Minnesota. They won't be the same without him!



All my best to you both,



Sincerely,

Dorothy (Babs) Bohonowicz

While I only knew Roy for about a year, he was a pleasure to work with. He could make me laugh, and in so doing, made the difficult times more bearable. I will miss him greatly.

Roy was my friend and I was his friend. Roy was known and loved by many. My life could not be the same had I not known Roy, My life will not be the same without him. I will always remember Roy. And even though he left us too soon, I know in my heart that he was where he wanted to be and with his son who he loved very much. Good bye Roy, watch over us.

Roy was a great guy and it was a pleasure to know him. I got to know Roy while we worked togeather at CNA.



And I'd like to extend my condolences to his family and friends.

I'll always remember Roy as the fun loving person I worked with at CNA.

My condolences to his family members.

Roy was a great friend, and a great human being. He will be truly missed.

I am sorry to hear of Roys passing. I worked with him at CNA Insurance. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

We are so sorry to hear about Roy leaving us at such a young age. We always enjoyed working with him so long ago at CNA. We are thinking of you in your sorrow.

I was very saddened at the news of Roy's passing. My prayers are with Roy's family.

I was saddened to hear about Roy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Roy's passing. He was a kind and gentle man and will be truly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Roy. He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

We were so surprised to read of Roy's passing in the Lynwood bulletin via e mail. Please know we are holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers.